61 Years After the Voting Rights Act, New Legal Battles Test Voter Access
The 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, signed by Lyndon B. Johnson, is prompting renewed debate over voter-access rules, with election-law specialist David Becker weighing in.
Why it matters
Understanding current challenges to voting rights helps citizens gauge the health of democratic participation.
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